Running Events Return To San Diego County

San Diego County will be holding runs and marathons this summer, reports KGTV.

The Crown City Classic on July 3 will be the county's first large, in-person race since the pandemic began in March 2020.

"We're really excited," race director Jamie Monroe told KGTV. "It's a military community, 4th of July is important, and we want to see things back to normal."

The California Department of Public Health put out new guidance for "Community Sporting Events."

Depending on a county's tier level, marathons and walks will have certain capacity limits. Mask wearing and social distancing will also be required.

Although the tier system will no longer be in place as of June 15, race organizers told KGTV they will be keeping many of the safety procedures in place.

"There will be common-sense recommendations," Mike Bone, the California Coalition of Endurance Sportsco-founder told KGTV.

The Coalition has worked for months with state and local lawmakers to develop long-term guidance so runners will know what to expect regardless of which race they're running.

"Once they start coming out and participating in the events again, and they start seeing the same safety precautions and the same standards at each of the events, they're going to get more comfortable," said Bone.

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